CB7 4BG is a well-regarded residential area on The Deans Meadow, 0.3km from Annesdale in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely East ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £950k.
Census 2021 statistics for CB7 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00090924 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DEANS MEADOW, CB7 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DEANS MEADOW, CB7 4BG.
374
38
£ 55,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CB7 4BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CB7 4BG — age 38, 48% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB7 4BG. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 950,000
1 sales · Mean £ 950,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CB7 4BG is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Highfield Ely Academy
Lantern Community Primary School
Ely St John's Community Primary School
Spring Meadow Infant School
Ely St Mary's CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- The White & Red Shop0.5 km
- Burrows0.5 km
- Bent & Cornwell Quality Meats0.4 km
- Ely Fudge Company0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Nyton0.7 km
- Poets House0.6 km
- Lamb Hotel0.5 km
- Riverside Inn0.2 km
- Castle Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Kings Arms0.6 km
- The Minster Tavern0.5 km
- The Prince Albert0.4 km
- West End House0.9 km
- The Hereward0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Hadi's0.5 km
- The Old Fire Engine House0.5 km
- Julia's Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Sylhet Tandoori Restaurant And Takeaway0.5 km
- Tamarin Bay Coffee House Ltd0.3 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Lucky Panda0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
- Balti King0.5 km
- Ely Kebab House0.5 km
- Ely King0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland Food Ltd0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ely0.6 km
- Littleport8.2 km
- Shippea Hill10.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CB74BG · Data under Open Government Licence